How do I contact the shelter about Rin?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Rekku Rescue ry handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Rin on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Rin if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Rekku Rescue ry will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.

Is Rin already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?

Most cats on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.

What happens if Rin isn't the right fit?

Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Rekku Rescue ry early rather than rehoming privately; they know Rin and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.

Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?

TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (FI). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.

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Rin

Mixed Breed · Female · Kitten · 5 months

Sweet Rin is looking for a home with enough patience for socializing an anxious cat. For kittens, the sensitive period of socialization is around 2-7 weeks of age. Unfortunately, Rin and her sister Tin were taken to Rekku's care from the cat population at the age of about 8 weeks. The mother, who aggressively defended her kittens and was skeptical of humans, did not help with socialization. In the foster home, the mother's trust in humans was restored and the kittens' habituation to humans has progressed well. Rin still does not dare to be petted, let alone cuddled, but she no longer resents the presence of humans and even seeks companionship while maintaining a safe distance. Rin's day is filled with play and naps as it should be for a kitten. In addition to her sister and mother, the other cats and people in the foster home are suitable as playmates. Rin is a small glutton. When Rin is hungry, it is not unclear to anyone. Miss announces the pitiful situation of her food bowl loudly. Probably because of this, Rin is also slightly bolder than her sister. During mealtime, she can even be petted a few times. Although Rin's habituation to humans has progressed rapidly, there is still work to be done. Despite the poor start, Rin has been completely healthy and grown into a beautiful kitten in the foster home. Rin is looking for a home either alone or with her sister Tin. The home should have a lively and kind feline companion to show the way and help build trust in humans. The future home should have an understanding of socializing an anxious cat.

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Suloinen Rin etsii kotia, jossa riittää kärsivällisyyttä aran kissan sosiaalistamiselle. Kissanpentujen kannalta tärkeä sosiaalistamiskauden herkkä aika ajoittuu noin 2 -7 elinviikon ikään. Harmillisesti Rin pääsi siskonsa Tinin kanssa Rekkujen hoivaan kissapopulaatiosta vasta noin 8 viikon iässä. Sosiaalistamista ei auttanut pentujaan aggressiivisesti puolustava ja ihmisiin epäilevästi suhtautunut emo. Sijaiskodissa emon luottamus ihmisiin saatiin palautettua ja pentujen totutus ihmisiin on päässyt hyvään käyntiin. Rin ei vielä uskaltaudu silitettäväksi, saati sitten syliin, mutta hän ei enää arista ihmisen läsnäoloa ja vaan jopa hakeutuu seuraan pitäen kuitenkin turvallisen välin. Rinin päivä täyttyy leikeistä ja päiväunista kuten kissanpennulle kuuluukin. Leikkikavereiksi kelpaa siskon ja äidin lisäksi sijaiskodin muut kissat ja ihmiset. Rin on pieni ahmatti. Kun Rinillä on nälkä se ei jää keneltäkään epäselväksi. Neiti ilmoittaa kovaäänisesti ruokakuppinsa surkean tilanteen. Todennäköisesti tästä johtuen Rin on myös hieman siskoaan rohkeampi. Ruokailutilanteessa häntä saa jopa muutaman kerran silittää. Vaikka Rinin totutus ihmisiin on edennyt vauhdilla, on siinä vielä työtä. Heikohkosta alusta huolimatta Rin on ollut täysin terve ja kasvanut sijaiskodissa upeaksi kissaneidiksi. Rin etsii kotia joko yksin tai yhdessä siskonsa Tinin kansa. Kodissa tulisi olla reipas ja kiltti kissakaveri näyttämässä mallia ja auttamassa rakentamaan luottamusta ihmisiin. Tulevalla kodilla tulisi olla ymmärrystä aran kissan sosiaalistamisesta.

Size

Small

Age

Kitten · 5 months

Location

🇫🇮Helsinki

Shelter

Rekku Rescue ry

Living with Rin

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About Rin

What life with Rin looks like

Rin is a small puppy/kitten mixed breed cat waiting at Rekku Rescue ry in Helsinki.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

🇫🇮Adopting from Finland

Finnish shelters require a home visit and an adoption contract. Animals are vetted; the EU pet passport covers cross-border travel within the bloc.

Helsinki, Finland — browse more cats in Finland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Rin, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Rin?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Rekku Rescue ry handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Rin on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Rin if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Rekku Rescue ry will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Rin already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: Most cats on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Rin isn't the right fit?: Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Rekku Rescue ry early rather than rehoming privately; they know Rin and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?: TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (FI). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.